Eric Dane to be remembered with public memorial Eric Dane will be honoured with a public memorial following his death last month, though the details have yet to be announced. 17 March 2026 Eric Dane will be honoured with a public memorial following his death last month. Eric Dane will be remembered with a public memorial The Grey's Anatomy star passed away on 19 February at the age of 53 after battling degenerative neurological disorder ALS, and it has now been revealed fans will get the chance to pay their last respects to Eric with a special event.